Swan River myrtle | |
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Hypocalymma robustum in John Forrest National Park | |
Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Genus: | Hypocalymma |
Species: | H. robustum
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Binomial name | |
Hypocalymma robustum |
Hypocalymma robustum, the Swan River myrtle, is a species of shrub in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to the south west region of Western Australia. [1]
It usually grows up to between 0.4 and 1 metre in height. Pink flowers are produced between June and November (early winter to late spring) in its native range. [1]
The species was initially given the name Leptospermum robustum without description, and later formally described by botanist John Lindley in Edward's Botanical Register in 1843. [2]
Its attractive flowers and compact size make it a desirable garden plant. [3] However, it does need a climate where the summers are dry. [3] It requires good drainage and prefers a sunny or partially shaded position and has moderate frost resistance. [3] Propagation is from semi-mature cuttings or seed. [3]